Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	8
Energy	6

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	19
Energy	14
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.5s - 1.5s

Damage	16
Energy	14

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.1s - 3.3s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.0s - 3.5s

Damage	150
Energy	75

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.7s

Damage	60
Energy	40

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.4s - 2.8s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	115
Energy	100
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 2.5s

Damage	110
Energy	65

Shadow Alakazam

Shadow Alakazam is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Alakazam has a maximum CP of 3,456. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Alakazam is Confusion and Psychic.

Shadow Alakazam Stats and Max CP

271 ATK

167 DEF

146 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

3456 CP

Lvl 40

3057 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

2184 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

1747 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1310 CP

Shadow Alakazam's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Psychic-type

Great League

Ultra League

Master League

Shadow Alakazam Type Chart

Shadow Alakazam takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Dark160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Shadow Alakazam takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Shadow Alakazam best moveset

Confusion + Psychic

Confusion

Psychic

The best Psychic-type moveset for Shadow Alakazam is Confusion and Psychic (18.45 DPS, 236.9 TDO). In raids, Shadow Alakazam ranks #26 among Psychic-type attackers (B Tier).

21 of 21 matches

Data table

1.	Confusion	Psychic	15.50	18.45	236.9
2.	Psycho Cut	Psychic	15.39	18.32	235.2
3.	Counter	Psychic	14.57	17.35	222.8
4.	Confusion	Shadow Ball	14.46	17.22	221.1
5.	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball	14.00	16.68	214.1
6.	Confusion	Future Sight	13.89	16.54	212.4
7.	Confusion	Dazzling Gleam	13.70	16.31	209.4
8.	Counter	Shadow Ball	13.54	16.13	207.1

Rows per page1–8 of 21

Fast Attacks

Counter *1391.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 6

Effects
Counter has no special effects.
See Counter details page ↗
Psycho Cut470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Psycho Cut has no special effects.
See Psycho Cut details page ↗
Confusion19141.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 19
Energy 14
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.5s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 16
Energy 14

Effects
Confusion has no special effects.
See Confusion details page ↗

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	8
Energy	6

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	19
Energy	14
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.5s - 1.5s

Damage	16
Energy	14

Charged Attacks

Dazzling Gleam *100503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Dragon160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.1s - 3.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.
See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗
Focus Blast1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 3.0s - 3.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 75

Effects
Focus Blast has no special effects.
See Focus Blast details page ↗
Fire Punch50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 40

Effects
Fire Punch has no special effects.
See Fire Punch details page ↗
Shadow Ball100503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Shadow Ball has no special effects.
See Shadow Ball details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Psychic *95503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic details page ↗
Future Sight1151002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 115
Energy 100
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 65

Effects
Future Sight has no special effects.
See Future Sight details page ↗

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.1s - 3.3s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.0s - 3.5s

Damage	150
Energy	75

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.7s

Damage	60
Energy	40

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.4s - 2.8s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	115
Energy	100
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 2.5s

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Alakazam can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Alakazam can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Alakazam CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Alakazam maxes out at 3,456 CP. Raid catches are 1,603 to 1,747 CP, or 2,003 to 2,184 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,249 to 1,310 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	3456 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1249 CP - 1310 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1666 CP - 1747 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1603 CP - 1747 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	2003 CP - 2184 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Alakazam’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	43 CP	2	135 CP	3	227 CP
4	320 CP	5	412 CP	6	504 CP
7	597 CP	8	689 CP	9	781 CP
10	873 CP	11	961 CP	12	1048 CP
13	1135 CP	14	1223 CP	15	1310 CP
16	1397 CP	17	1485 CP	18	1572 CP
19	1659 CP	20	1747 CP	21	1834 CP
22	1921 CP	23	2009 CP	24	2096 CP
25	2184 CP	26	2271 CP	27	2358 CP
28	2446 CP	29	2533 CP	30	2621 CP
31	2664 CP	32	2708 CP	33	2752 CP
34	2795 CP	35	2839 CP	36	2883 CP
37	2926 CP	38	2970 CP	39	3014 CP
40	3057 CP	41	3096 CP	42	3135 CP
43	3174 CP	44	3214 CP	45	3254 CP
46	3294 CP	47	3334 CP	48	3375 CP
49	3415 CP	50	3456 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Alakazam

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Alakazam’s Psychic-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Alakazam.

Psychic

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#65
Height	1.5 m
Weight	48 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 75% Male ♀ 25% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	5%
Catch rewards	10 500
Additional Move Cost	50 50000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

How to purify Shadow Alakazam

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Abra	25 Candy	Kadabra
Kadabra	100 Candy 0 Candy if traded	Alakazam
Alakazam	200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Alakazam

Abra evolves into Kadabra which costs 25 Candy.
Kadabra evolves into Alakazam which costs 100 Candy.
Alakazam can transform into Mega Alakazam through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Shadow Alakazam family

Shadow Alakazam’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.74 m	0.75 m	1.5 m	2.25 m	2.63 m

Size bounds

Shadow Alakazam's height ranges from 0.735 m to 2.625 m, with the average being 1.5 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.735 m2′05″	0.75 m2′06″
XS	0.75 m2′06″	1.125 m3′08″
M	1.125 m3′08″	1.875 m6′02″
XL	1.875 m6′02″	2.25 m7′05″
XXL	2.25 m7′05″	2.625 m8′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 4s
Jump Time: 1s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 11s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Alakazam from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Alakazam

Shadow Alakazam high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Alakazam. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Alakazam Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	Its brain can out perform a super computer.Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5,000.
Yellow	A POKéMON that can memorize anything. It never forgetswhat it learns-- that's why this POKéMON is smart.
Gold	Closing both its eyes heightens all its other senses.This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes.
Silver	Its brain cells multiply continu ally until itdies. As a result, it remembers everything.
Crystal	It has an IQ of 5000. It calcu lates many thingsin order to gain the edge in every battle.
Ruby	ALAKAZAM’s brain continually grows, making its head far too heavy to support with its neck.This POKéMON holds its head up using its psychokinetic power instead.
Sapphire	ALAKAZAM’s brain continually grows, infinitely multiplying brain cells. This amazing brain gives this POKéMONan astoundingly high IQ of 5,000. It has a thorough memory of everything that has occurred in the world.
Emerald	While it has strong psychic abilities and high intelligence, an ALAKAZAM’s muscles are very weak. It uses psychic power to move its body.
FireRed	It does not like physical attacks very much. Instead, it freely uses extra sensory powers to defeat foes.
LeafGreen	Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its IQ (intelligence quotient) is said to be around 5,000.
Diamond	Its superb memory lets it recall everything it has experienced from birth. Its IQ exceeds 5,000.
Pearl	Its highly developed brain is on par with a supercomputer. It can use all forms of psychic abilities.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	The spoons clutched in its hands are said to have been created by its psychic powers.
HeartGold	Closing both its eyes heightens all its other senses. This enables it to use its abilities to their extremes.
SoulSilver	Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything.
X	Its brain cells multiply continually until it dies. As a result, it remembers everything.
Y	Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its IQ (intelligence quotient) is said to be around 5,000.
Omega Ruby	Alakazam’s brain continually grows, making its head far too heavy to support with its neck. This Pokémon holds its head up using its psychokinetic power instead.
Alpha Sapphire	Alakazam’s brain continually grows, infinitely multiplying brain cells. This amazing brain gives this Pokémon an astoundingly high IQ of 5,000. It has a thorough memory of everything that has occurred in the world.
Sun	It is said to have an IQ of approximately 5,000. Its overflowing psychokinetic powers cause headaches to anyone nearby.
Moon	Its brain cells continue to increase in number until its death. The older the Alakazam, the larger its head.
Ultra Sun	Alakazam uses its psychic powers to make the spoons it carries. Each spoon is an original that there’s only one of in the whole world.
Ultra Moon	If it trusts someone deeply, it will let them have one of its spoons. Anything you eat with that spoon is apparently delicious.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!	A Pokémon that can memorize anything. It never forgets what it learns—that’s why this Pokémon is smart.
Sword	It has an incredibly high level of intelligence. Some say that Alakazam remembers everything that ever happens to it, from birth till death.
Shield	Alakazam wields potent psychic powers. It’s said that this Pokémon used these powers to create the spoons it holds.
Legends: Arceus	The longer Alakazam lives, the larger and heavier its head becomes. Our tests have shown that the strength of its psychic powers correlates positively to the weight of its head.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shadow Alakazam in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Alakazam’s best moves are Confusion and Psychic, for 18.45 DPS and 236.9 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Alakazam’s strengths and weaknesses?

Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting and Psychic-type moves.

How does Shadow Alakazam perform in Raids?

Shadow Alakazam ranks #26 among Psychic-type attackers (B Tier).

What is Shadow Alakazam’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Alakazam tops out at 3,057 CP at Level 40 and 3,456 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Alakazam be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Alakazam can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Alakazam Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Alakazam cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Alakazam?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Alakazam: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.